The Patent Office, Government of India, granted a patent on March 5, 2026, for "A process for preparing mouthwash by using Moringa oleifera leaves for management of periodontitis" to inventors Dr. Suchetha Kumari, Dr. Biju Thomas, Dr. Shilpa Shetty, Dr. Shruthi Vijayan, and Dr. Sudhir Varma from A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) and K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA). This innovation harnesses Moringa oleifera's antimicrobial properties as a natural solution for periodontitis management, potentially advancing herbal oral care amid rising gum disease concerns. This patent application and the process were supported by DST Technology Enabling Center at Nitte.
News Date : 2026-03-06
Last updated 2026-03-06 11:24:15